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Dried Longan Fruit (Long Yan Rou) is a beloved natural sweet snack across Asia, cherished for its rich flavour and juicy texture, much like grapes or lychees.
Popular in Chinese herbal tea blends and traditional recipes, dried longan is commonly found in Asian grocery stores in the UK, where it’s valued both as a natural sweetener and for its role in traditional Chinese remedies.
Grown abundantly in southern Asia’s tropical climate and sandy soil, these fruits are closely related to other stone fruits like rambutans and lychees. Each has an inedible shell that protects the soft, indulgently sweet fruit within.
The name “Longan” translates to ‘dragon eyes’, inspired by the black stone visible through the fruit’s translucent flesh, resembling the mythical eye of a dragon.
Often added to Chinese desserts, herbal infusions, or simply enjoyed as a healthy snack alternative, dried longan fruit is a popular choice among those seeking natural foods and traditional herbal ingredients in the UK.
Dried Longan Fruit are herbs which may assist with digestion, boosting metabolism/energy production, bloating, constipation, cramps, promoting cardiovascular wellness and controlling blood pressure levels.
They may assist regarding skin wellness/anti-aging effects and could help with repair of skin tissue. Longan might also have the ability to address women's blood deficiency.
These are potentially high in vitamins (B2, C) and fibre and are very low in calories.
They can be used in a number of culinary dishes.
At Vita Herbal Nutrition, we focus on providing premium quality herbs, carefully chosen to support your journey and elevate your cooking.
We offer a 100% sulphur-free herb range. Many others use sulphur to enhance appearance and extend shelf life, but this can alter the herb’s natural properties and cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Our herbs are sourced from authentic DaoDi-grown Chinese plants, cultivated in pristine environments to guarantee purity, potency, and sustainability. Through our trusted partnerships since 2010, we select herbs from their ideal growing regions and harvest them at the right time for maximum efficacy.
Using modern processing techniques, we ensure the integrity of each herb, so you receive the highest quality herbal supplements.
What does dried Longan taste like?Dried Longan has a naturally sweet and rich flavour, similar to caramelised honey or dried grapes.
Can Long Yan Rou be used in tea?Yes, dried Longan is commonly steeped in hot water to create a potentially warming and naturally sweet infusion.
Why is Longan called 'dragon eyes'?The name comes from the fruit’s translucent flesh and dark stone, which resemble a dragon’s eye when sliced open.
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